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Blue Jays acquire INF Tyler Fitzgerald from Giants
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired infielder Tyler Fitzgerald from the San Francisco Giants on Saturday for cash considerations.,Fitzgerald was designated for assignment on Monday after opening the season at Triple-A Sacramento. The Giants signed infielder Luis Arraez in the offseason, pushing Fitzgeral...

Valero Texas Open: Round 3 suspended due to weather
The third round of the Valero Texas Open was suspended due to incoming storm systems in the area around TPC San Antonio on Saturday.,Play was halted at 12:51 p.m. ET with lightning detected in the area. Heavy rainfall is expected before tapering off around 4 p.m.,World No. 11 Robert MacIntyre of Sco...

Amar’e Stoudemire, Candace Parker named to 2026 Hall of Fame class
Basketball's Naismith Hall of Fame officially announced its nine inductees for the 2026 class on Saturday, with a pair of current head coaches to be honored, as well as three former WNBA players.,The induction class also includes the entire 1996 United States women's national team that earned gold a...

Nets G Malachi Smith signs multi-year contract
Brooklyn Nets guard Malachi Smith signed a multi-year contract on Saturday.,Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the team for Smith, an undrafted player out of Gonzaga who competed on a pair of 10-day contracts before receiving a standard pact.,Smith, 26, has averaged 7.3 points, 2.1 rebounds and...
How European Complaints Miss the Point Ahead of 2026 World Cup
A look at European complaints and the real issues surrounding the 2026 World Cup....
UFC Vegas 115 Betting Picks: Moicano vs. Duncan Headlines April 4th Card
UFC Vegas 115 betting preview with picks, odds and predictions for Moicano vs. Duncan and more on Saturday April 4th at the Apex in Nevada....
NBA Betting Picks April 4th: Three Best Bets for Saturday's Slate
NBA best bets for today’s 3-game slate, including Heat, Spurs-Nuggets over and 76ers....

Nationals have hands full with menacing Dodgers lineup
After putting together their best offensive performance of the new season in the series opener, the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers will look to take the weekend set against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.,The star-studded lineup exploded for 13 runs and 16 hits in Los Angeles' 13-6 win over Wash...

Brewers bid to carry potent offense into doubleheader vs. Royals
The potential for severe weather temporarily halted some early momentum generated by the Milwaukee Brewers. ,Looking to continue their hot start, the Brewers will begin a three-game set against the host Kansas City Royals with a split doubleheader on Saturday. ,Milwaukee entered Friday tied with a m...

Tigers' Jack Flaherty out to wow his former team, the Cardinals, again
The Detroit Tigers snapped a four-game skid on Friday in their home opener and will look to build a winning streak in the second game of a three-game series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday afternoon.,Key free-agent acquisition Framber Valdez pitched six shutout innings for Detroit, and t...

Galaxy eager to find form in clash vs. Minnesota United
A pair of teams dealing with a similar plight will try to reverse their early-season misfortunes when the Los Angeles Galaxy host the Minnesota United on Saturday night at Carson, Calif.,Both teams bring identical records (1-2-2, 5 points) into the return from the international break.,The Galaxy pla...

Framber Valdez, Tigers blank Cards in home opener
Framber Valdez pitched six scoreless innings, Dillon Dingler blasted a two-run homer and the Detroit Tigers blanked the St. Louis Cardinals, 4-0, in their home opener on Friday afternoon.,Valdez (1-0), one of the top free agent signings this offseason, allowed three hits and two walks while striking...

Mets' Juan Soto (calf tightness) pulled in 1st inning vs. Giants
New York Mets star outfielder Juan Soto was removed from Friday's game at the San Francisco Giants with right calf tightness.,After reaching on a single, Soto went first to third on a Bo Bichette single, appearing to grimace as he pulled up on third base. He remained in the game and was thrown out a...

Geno Auriemma, Dawn Staley engage in game-ending argument
The rivalry between South Carolina and UConn reached new heights at the end of the teams' matchup in the Women's Final Four on Friday in Phoenix when the head coaches got into an on-court spat.,With the final seconds winding down on the Gamecocks' 62-48 victory, South Carolina coach Dawn Staley and ...

D.C. United host FC Dallas, hoping offense can match their defense
Rene Weiler's transformation of D.C. United's defense from slipshod to steely has been one of the top storylines in the opening weeks of the MLS season.,D.C. United's suddenly formidable 11 will be tested Saturday in Washington when they take on offensive-minded FC Dallas.,After surrendering more go...

Sabres get 2nd shot to end record postseason drought vs. Capitals
After missing out on their first opportunity to clinch a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs, the Buffalo Sabres hope to be officially locked in by the end of Saturday night when they visit the Washington Capitals.,The Sabres (46-22-8, 100 points) had a chance to end their NHL-record 14-year postseason...

Brewers-Royals rained out; doubleheader Saturday
The Kansas City Royals' series opener against the visiting Milwaukee Bucks was postponed from Friday to Saturday due to inclement weather.,Instead, the teams will play a split doubleheader Saturday at 2:10 and 7:10 p.m. ET,The Royals were slated to give right-hander Luinder Avila his first MLB start...

Jaguars DE Travon Walker agrees to four-year, $110M extension
Jacksonville Jaguars defensive end Travon Walker agreed to a four-year, $110 million extension, his agency announced Friday.,Walker will receive $77 million in total guarantees and $50 million at signing, the agency said on social media. The deal puts Walker under contract through the 2030 season.,W...

Konnor Griffin hits RBI double in first MLB at-bat as Pirates beat O's
Konnor Griffin doubled and drove in a run in his major league debut to back up a quality start by Mitch Keller and propel the host Pittsburgh Pirates to a 5-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles in their home opener on Friday.,Griffin, ranked the top prospect in baseball by multiple outlets, recorded his...

CF Montreal to offer 'unique' challenge for Revolution
CF Montreal will be in search of good fortune as they travel to New England to face the Revolution at Foxborough, Mass., while in search of their second victory of the season.,Montreal (1-4-0, 3 points) has dropped back-to-back matches following its first victory of the season -- a 3-0 decision over...